Posted on Thu 06th May, 2021 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Peridotforte Solutions Consulting Limited - Our client in the Healthcare Sector is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Finance Officer
Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Kano
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary of Job
The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the clinic’s projects and day-to-day activities, ensuring compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as the parent organization’s regulations.
The Senior Finance Officer will also design the yearly budget and plan for the organization, under the supervision of the Chief Finance Officer.
Responsibilities
Maintains specified clinics financial records; maintains and reconciles account ledgers; maintains and enters monthly journal entries, maintains and reconciles bank accounts Analyzes accounts to trace discrepancies or errors, and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Apply basic accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including routine costing and variance analysis
Assist in clinic's compliance with established policies and regulatory standards, including safety, environmental and legal requirements, and policies and procedures, both internal and external
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Management of financial operations in all branches of the Clinics and affiliated programs, in accordance with the company’s policies; including systems for cash flow management, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, and financial reporting
Train and supervise finance staff in the organization.
Maintain banking relations, plan and monitor company cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth running of the clinics
Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions to the Management, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Analyze and report fiscal activity, make recommendations and take appropriate action to reduce the cost of providing services
Prepare monthly management reports to the Business and Admin Manager and Senior Management as required, including detailed profit and loss statements, expenditures by cost center, and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner
Support Business and Admin Manager in preparation of ad hoc reports for presentation to stakeholders
Assist Business and Admin Manager in developing annual budgets
Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
Assist with tax audits and tax returns
Direct month-end and year-end close process
Collaborate to develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
Liaise with our Chief Financial Officer and Business and Admin Manager to improve financial procedures
Requirements
First Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline
A minimum of 5 years related experience with at least 3 years’ experience in healthcare sector preferred.
Certifications such as CFP, ANAN, ACCA, ICAN is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation, and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports
Strong accounting skills and experience, including the management of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables, and balance sheet
Advanced computer skills in Google Suite programs, particularly Google Sheet
Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired
Excellent oral and written English skills
Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or Senior Accountant
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Awareness of business trends
Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Previous knowledge of Odoo will be an advantage
Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
Application Closing Date
17th May, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.